Magill

Population growth drivers in Magill are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the population of Magill is estimated at around 10,459 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 766 people (7.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,693 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 10,428 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 83 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,988 persons per square kilometer, placing Magill in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Magill's 7.9% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state's average growth rate of 7.5%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 96.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Anticipating future population dynamics, an above median population growth is projected for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. The suburb of Magill is expected to expand by 1,701 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 16.0% over the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Magill among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Magill recorded approximately 64 residential properties granted approval each year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 324 homes were approved, with a further 37 approved in FY26 so far. On average, about 2.2 people moved to Magill per new home constructed over these five years, indicating solid demand supporting property values.

The average construction cost value of new homes was approximately $573,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. This financial year, Magill has registered around $4.6 million in commercial approvals, reflecting its primarily residential nature.

New building activity shows 74% detached dwellings and 26% attached dwellings, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. The location has approximately 182 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Population forecasts suggest Magill will gain around 1,670 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Existing development levels appear aligned with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Magill has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 27thth percentile nationally

AreaSearch has identified three projects that could impact the area's performance due to changes in local infrastructure and major projects. These key projects are: Magill Campus Renewal Project, Rostrevor College Master Plan Redevelopment (Stage 2 and Ongoing), Magill 5 Units Luxury Townhouse Project, and emPowering Magill Community Battery.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Magill significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Magill has an educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. Employment growth over the past year is estimated at 5.2% based on AreaSearch data aggregation.

As of December 2025, there are 5,708 residents employed with an unemployment rate of 1.1%, lower than Greater Adelaide's 3.8%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Adelaide's 66.0%. According to Census responses, 14.0% of residents work from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.

Magill has a particular specialization in education & training with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level. Construction employs only 6.8% of local workers compared to Greater Adelaide's 8.7%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census working population vs resident population data. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 5.2%, labour force grew by 5.1%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In Greater Adelaide, employment grew by 4.2%, labour force expanded by 3.9%, with a decrease in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, industry-specific projections suggest Magill's employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. Magill's median income among taxpayers was $52,144, with an average of $69,973. This is above the national average and compares to Greater Adelaide's median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 would be approximately $57,447 (median) and $77,089 (average). Census data shows household, family and personal incomes rank modestly in Magill, between the 42nd and 45th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 30.6% of locals (3,200 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, consistent with broader trends across the region showing 31.8% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.0% of income remaining, ranking at the 43rd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Magill displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Magill, as evaluated at the latest Census conducted on 29 August 2016, comprised 69.4% houses and 30.6% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Adelaide metropolitan area's dwelling structure of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership level in Magill was higher than that of the Adelaide metro area at 34.7%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (33.4%) or rented (31.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Magill was $1,950, which is above the Adelaide metro average of $1,562. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure in Magill was recorded at $341, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Magill's median monthly mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are lower than the national figure of $375.

Magill features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 64.6% of all households, including 31.6% couples with children, 22.2% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 35.4%, with lone person households at 31.0% and group households comprising 4.4% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

Magill shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Magill has a notably high level of educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above, with 42.9% holding university qualifications. This figure surpasses both the state (South Australia) average of 25.7% and the Greater Adelaide average of 28.9%. The area's most common university qualification is the Bachelor degree, held by 26.8% of residents in this age group. Postgraduate qualifications follow at 12.2%, with graduate diplomas at 3.9%.

Vocational pathways are also prevalent, accounting for 23.5% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above. Advanced diplomas make up 10.0% of these vocational qualifications, while certificates account for 13.5%. Educational participation in Magill is high, with 30.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.0% in primary education, 8.6% in tertiary education, and 6.8% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Magill has 40 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 25 different routes that collectively facilitate 2,074 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 190 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most Magill residents commute outward. Car remains the primary mode of transportation at 84%, while bus use stands at 11%. On average, there are 1.2 vehicles per dwelling in Magill, which is below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 14.0% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 296 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 51 weekly trips per individual stop.

Magill's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Magill's health data shows favourable outcomes compared to national averages.

Mortality rates and health conditions are generally in line with national benchmarks. Common health conditions are less prevalent here than nationwide, but they're higher among older, vulnerable groups. Around 55% (~5,715 people) have private health cover, which is quite high. The most frequent medical issues are mental health problems (8.0%) and arthritis (7.5%). About 71.2% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide. Working-age individuals have low chronic condition prevalence. Magill has 19.1% seniors (1,997 people), with some health challenges among them, though they rank lower nationally than the broader population.

Magill is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Magill's cultural diversity is notable, with 39.2% of its population born overseas and 35.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Magill, accounting for 44.9% of the population. However, the category 'Other' is overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide, comprising 2.0% versus 1.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Magill are English (21.1%), Australian (16.8%), and Chinese (10.8%). Notably, these figures are lower than regional averages for English (27.8%) and Australian (22.8%), but substantially higher for Chinese (3.1%). Additionally, Italian (10.0% vs 5.2%), Korean (1.1% vs 0.3%), and Polish (1.0% vs 1.0%) are notably overrepresented compared to regional averages.

Magill's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Magill is 40 years, similar to Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years but somewhat older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The percentage of people aged 85 and above in Magill is 4.1%, higher than that of Greater Adelaide. Conversely, the percentage of people aged 55 to 64 in Magill is 10.2%, lower than that of Greater Adelaide. According to post-2021 Census data, the percentage of people aged 25 to 34 has increased from 12.8% to 13.6%. Meanwhile, the percentage of people aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 12.3% to 11.7%. Population forecasts for Magill in 2041 indicate significant demographic changes. The group aged 45 to 54 is projected to grow by 24%, adding 324 people, reaching a total of 1,674 from the current figure of 1,349. In contrast, the 0 to 4 age group is expected to show minimal growth, increasing by just 9% or 39 people.